millie58

2.5 months. I was certified in July and got my first placement mid-September.

I'm not sure what state you're in but you should have received a letter stating the case was unfounded/unsubstantiated and closed. If that hasn't happened, you may have to write to the head of whatever agency handles this.

you don't say but are you open to foster/adopting or adopting a legally free child? He/she probably won't be an infant.

OK. First, since he's in foster care, odds are he has some type of anxiety. If there's a family history, his may be on a larger scale. Stimulants are not helping. at all. What are the other meds for? Fight and see if you can put him on a non-stimulant anti-anxiety med. I had to beg a "child professional" 3 times for my kid. The change was immediate. Liquid vitamin B works but the taste is horrible. Also, try essential oils for relaxation. Good luck!

Can you appeal?

They will request a DNA test. If he is the father and he wants to parent, he could get custody. Right now, they'll probably extend the date for reunification.

What medicine is he on and what is his diagnosis? He probably has anxiety. A stimulant will not help him, it will make him worse. Anxiety presents like aggression in some kids. Try a non-stimulant anti-anxiety med. Celexa is one. Liquid vitamin B also helps anxiety. Good luck!